Federal Way Diversity Commission
2003-2004 Business Plan	

Programs	
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Events
Manage the 2004 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. (January 2004)
Organize a "Community Night" event featuring the foods, traditions, and entertainment of vaious cultural groups (Spring 2004)

Begin long-range planning for an international festival to coincide with the opening of the city's new community center. The Commission will work with the City's Parks Department on the project and will update the Council Committee on a quarterly basis.	
 	
Education
Assist school district with minority achievement gap issue. (Ongoing)
Provide culturally diverse books to school libraries for enrichment of young readers. City Council will be advised as to which schools are chosen to receive books. (Fall 2004)
Use current videos for communty education.. (Ongoing) 	
 	
Training
Begin the familiarization process with current city practices relative to diversity matters and offer advisory recommendations as appropriate to the City Council and staff. (Spring 2004)	
 	
Public Relations 	
Promote commission programs and diversity through all media forums, including local and ethnic newspapers, Channel 21, City Update newsletter, Speakers' Bureau, website, commission brochure, and event attendance. (Ongoing)
Attend City Council meetings periodically to increase Commission involvement and visibility to the Council and community. (Ongoing)
Arrange for guest speakers at meetings to address community issues. Invite community members to attend these meetings. (Ongoing)	
 
Derek Matheson, Assistant City Manager, 661-4671
Natalie Rees, Administrative Assistant, 661-4016